DJI
Osmo 360 II
Second-gen 8K 360 director’s camera with dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K60, 14.5-stop DR, SuperNight 2.0, user-replaceable lenses, 120MP RAW stills, NFC, and 105GB built-in storage.
$599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Osmo 360 II is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
Q3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 II has lower Weight (183 g vs 743 g)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 fps)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 94mm narrower and 31mm thinner than Q3 but it is also 1mm taller.
Osmo 360 II is 560 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 92mm Q3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360 II
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
183 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo 360 II supports it
Reasons to choose
Q3
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Animal
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360 II
Pros
- ✓Native 8K60 360 + SuperNight 2.0 at 8K60
- ✓14.5-stop DR; 10-bit D-Log M
- ✓User-replaceable hard-coated lenses
- ✓120MP HDR panoramas with RAW
- ✓105GB built-in storage + NFC tap-to-connect
Cons
- –Single-lens max 4K (no 5K vs first-gen / X6)
- –100 min 8K30 vs X6’s 140 min
- –10m waterproof vs X6’s 20m
- –US MSRP/availability still catching China launch (¥3,299)
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
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DJI Osmo 360 II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo 360 II or Q3?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Q3 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and Q3?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and Q3?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the Q3?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and Q3?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 560 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and Q3 record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and Q3 weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the Osmo 360 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and Q3 at $5,995. The Osmo 360 II is $5,396 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Leica press materials.